H- Beam is an engineered structural member made by bonding Solid RSKD timber flanges to a plywood web. Its technically designed structure makes it capable of withstanding heavy loads which makes it a favorite choice in scaffolding, framework and similar applications in the construction industry.
Figure 1: Borotik H16 Beam (All dimensions are in mm)
| Borotik H16-Beam Technical Specifications | |||
| Sl No | Parameter | Specification | Value + Tolerance |
| 1 | Web dimensions | Height (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 90 |
| Width (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 21 | ||
| 2 | Flange dimensions | Height (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 35 |
| Width (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 65 | ||
| 3 | Beam height | Height (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 160 ± 2 |
| 4 | Beam length | Length (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 2450, Custom lengths available |
| 5 | Max Bending Moment (M) | KN-m | 5 |
| 6 | Max Shear Force (Q) | KN | 11 |
| 7 | Constituents | Flange | Borotik RSKD Timber |
| Web | Borotik Multi Plyboard | ||
| 8 | Moisture Content | Percentage (%) | 12 ± 2 |
| 9 | Mass | Mass per meter (kg/m) | 3.5 kg/m |
| 10 | Adhesive | Type | Synthetic Resin |
| Grade | D4 | ||
| Conformance | IS 848-2006, E1 Standard | ||
| 11 | Live Load | Force | 1.5 KN |
| 12 | Maximum Deflection | Static | 1/500 |
| 13 | Allowable Load carrying capacity | – | 22KN |
| 14 | Modulus of Elasticity | MPa | 11 |
| 15 | Shear Modulus | MPa | 600 |
| 16 | Geometrical Moment of Inertia (Min) | mm^4 | 46130000 |
| 17 | Section Modulus | mm^3 | 461000 |
| 18 | Flexural Rigidity | KNm^2 | 450 |
| 19 | No of Repeated Use | Number | 25-50 depending on weather Condition, preservation and maintenance |
| 20 | Certification | Standard | EN13377 |
Figure 2: Borotik H20 Beam (All dimensions are in mm)
| Borotik H20-Beam Technical Specifications | |||
| Sl No | Parameter | Specification | Value |
| 1 | Web dimensions | Height (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 120 |
| Width (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 31 | ||
| 2 | Flange dimensions | Height (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 40 ± 2 |
| Width (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 80 ± 2 | ||
| 3 | Beam height | Height (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 200 ± 2 |
| 4 | Beam length | Length (mm) + Tolerance (mm) | 2450, Custom lengths available |
| 5 | Max Bending Moment (M) | KN-m | 5 |
| 6 | Max Shear Force (Q) | KN | 11 |
| 7 | Constituents | Flange | Borotik RSKD Timber |
| Web | Borotik Multi Plyboard | ||
| 8 | Moisture Content | Percentage (%) | 12 ± 2 |
| 9 | Mass | Mass per meter (kg/m) | 3.5 kg/m |
| 10 | Adhesive | Type | Synthetic Resin |
| Grade | D3 | ||
| Conformance | IS 848-2006, E1 Standard | ||
| 11 | Live Load | Force | 1.5 KN |
| 12 | Maximum Deflection | Static | 1/500 |
| 13 | Allowable Load carrying capacity | 22KN | |
| 14 | Modulus of Elasticity | MPa | 11 |
| 15 | Shear Modulus | MPa | 600 |
| 16 | Geometrical Moment of Inertia (Min) | mm^4 | 46130000 |
| 17 | Section Modulus | mm^3 | 461000 |
| 18 | Flexural Rigidity | KNm^2 | 450 |
| 19 | No of Repeated Use | Number | 100-105 |
| 20 | Certification | Standard | EN13377 |
Borotik H beam flange is made from Borotik RSKD Rubberwood timber whose structural properties are given in the table below.
Table 1: Borotik Solid Timber properties
| Sl No | Property | Value |
| 1 | Modulus of Rupture (MPa) | 72 |
| 2 | Compression parallel to grain (MPa) | 61 |
| 3 | Shear (MPa) | 11.3 |
| 4 | Hardness (N) | 4760 |
| 5 | Density (kg/m3) | 682 |
Borotik H Beam Advantages
- Dimensional stability
- Light weight, economical
- High bonding due to D3 grade adhesive
- Easy disposability
- Long lasting
- High Strength to weight ratio
- Easy to handle, transport and stock
- High structural property retention even after repeated use